Plug Loads

Plug loads refer to energy used by equipment that is plugged into an outlet. In an office, key plug loads include computer and monitors, printers, and copiers. Plug loads can average approximately 30% of electricity use in office settings, much of which can be attributed to parasitic loads.

Guiding Principles

Contributes to meeting The Guiding Principles for High Performance and Sustainable Buildings

Additional Guidance

According to BioPreferred, floor coverings (non-carpet) are described as products, other than carpet products, that are designed for use as the top layer on a floor. Examples are bamboo, hardwood, and cork tiles.

For products such as floor coverings, the applicable Guiding Principle for High Performance and Sustainable Buildings depends on what characteristics are included in the product. If it has biobased content it would be GP 5, if it is low-emitting it would be GP 4, if it's both, it would be included in both. "Low emitting" would be any product that has a low emissions or low VOC standard.

Flooring that meets the UL2818 GreenGuard standard may be available from contractors on the following GSA Multiple Award Schedules:

Schedule 51V SINs 105 001 and 105 002

Schedule 56 SIN 563 6

Schedule 72 SINs 31 402, 31 601 and 31 602

Flooring that meets the NSF 332 standard may be available from the following GSA Multiple Award Schedules:

Schedule 72

Schedule 56 SIN 563 29

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